Jan 29 Watch 8:36 Thousands of Texans are still in temporary housing awaiting Hurricane Harvey aid By PBS News Hour Five months after Hurricane Harvey tore through Houston with record rainfall and 130 mph winds, 33,000 Texans are still displaced and living in temporary federal housing. Meanwhile, 80 percent of hurricane victims did not have flood insurance, and for many,… Continue watching
Jan 29 Watch 6:45 What did Michigan State know about Larry Nassar’s abuse? By PBS News Hour As sexual assault allegations against sports doctor Larry Nassar became widely known in 2016, Michigan State University officials claimed initially to have had no prior knowledge of his behavior. But several reports, lawsuits and victim testimony allege the university had… Continue watching
Jan 29 Watch 3:21 Hundreds of top government jobs under Trump are unfilled. So who’s running things? By PBS News Hour The federal government employs 2 million civilian workers nationwide, but many positions at the top of the food chain remain empty a year into the Trump presidency. Of more than 600 key jobs filled by presidential nomination, more than half… Continue watching
Jan 29 Watch 3:09 The funky business of kids’ competitive break dancing By Tina Martin In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, young break dancers compete in hopes of being crowned champion -- one head spin at a time. Continue watching
Jan 29 Ripped apart by Hurricane Harvey, this Texas community needs tourists to come back By Gretchen Frazee Local officials estimate it will take three to five years to get back to normal. In an economy that gets 90 percent of its revenue from tourism, many business said they aren't sure they'll make it. Continue reading
Jan 29 FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe leaving post early By Eric Tucker, Sadie Gurman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, a frequent target of President Donald Trump's criticism who led the bureau for months last year following the firing of James Comey, is leaving his position ahead of a previously planned retirement this… Continue reading
Jan 28 Watch 5:29 For some immigrants, deportation means death By PBS News Hour President Donald Trump continues to crack down on undocumented immigrants, including those that have not been convicted of a violent crime. But the U.S. does not monitor the fate of deportees, who have been kidnapped, extorted, sexually assaulted or even… Continue watching
Jan 28 Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad dies at 91 By Michael D. Regan The billionaire began his business at the age of 17, eventually turning home-assembled products into the largest furniture retailer. Continue reading
Jan 28 One year after the first travel ban, artists from affected countries share their stories By Pavni Mittal "Before We Were Banned," an art show, celebrates the work and experience of artists who trace their lineage to the seven Muslim-majority countries affected by the first travel ban. Continue reading
Jan 28 Battered but still loyal to Trump, Sessions endures as AG By Sadie Gurman, Associated Press U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will soon mark his first year on the job, having survived a barrage of insults from President Donald Trump, antipathy from some Justice Department employees and even calls from some fellow Republicans for him to… Continue reading